Reena has been a journalist for over two decades. She has the experience of covering wide range of issues, including art, culture, archaeology, tourism, forest and women issues. She has also authored a book and is a recipient of the ‘Ramdhari Singh Dinkar Award’, given by the government of Bihar.
Articles by Reena Sopam
Bihar: Priority vaccination, frontline worker status sought for street vendors
Bihar has around 2.5 lakh registered street vendors according to an estimate by the vendors’ association. Around 25,000 of these street vendors are located in Patna.
Published on May 19, 2021 01:03 PM IST
Bihar traders demand Corona warrior status; promised special vaccination camp
Bihar deputy CM Tarkishore Prasad said a vaccination camp will soon be arranged for traders, who he described as the “backbone of the economic system of the state”.
Published on May 16, 2021 10:45 AM IST
Bihar has lost many writers, artistes to second Covid wave
The names include Bihar Gaurav Gaan writer Dr Shanti Jain; Padma Shri awardee, writer Dr Ravindra Rajhans; former Bihar Sangeet Natak Akademi vice-chairman, Prof Shaileshwar Sati Prasad; and Sukant Nagarjun, veteran journalist and son of the noted writer, Nagarjun
Published on May 14, 2021 11:25 AM IST
Bihar jewellers federation pegs loss of over ₹150 cr due to Covid-19 this wedding season
As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic brought the entire state of Bihar under total lockdown, jewellers and goldsmiths are ruing the huge loss in business due to the closure of Jewellery outlets and shops all over, HT has learnt
Updated on May 08, 2021 01:17 PM IST
‘Don’t rush to adopt children orphaned due to Covid’
PATNA Bihar’s social welfare department has cautioned people against rushing to adopt children orphaned due to the Covid-19 epidemic, saying adoptions without permission from agencies concerned would be an illegal act
Published on May 07, 2021 09:43 PM IST
Bihar lockdown: Auto drivers begin home delivery of fresh vegetables in Patna
Bihar government’s cooperative department has partnered with the state auto drivers’ association for quick home delivery of fresh vegetables in Patna
Published on May 06, 2021 03:35 PM IST
Bihar sets up monitoring teams for the specially-abled during 2nd Covid wave
The new more viral strain of the coronavirus has led to an unexpected rise in the number of Covid positive cases and also the containment zones, which is feared to create situations causing great stress to the vulnerable group.
Published on Apr 19, 2021 08:14 PM IST
Bihar: Free travel for 50 kms for Divyangs in state-run buses
The Bihar state transport corporation has also been directed to reserve seats near the main entrance and that display system and sound system in transport corporation buses be functional, said Shivaji Kumar, the state's disabilities commissioner.
_1617958925348_1617958934260.jpg "Bihar state transport corporation buses (File Photo)")
Published on Apr 09, 2021 02:35 PM IST
Bihar tourism dept cancels all its April events amid rise in Covid cases
As per this year’s calendar released by the department, Patna Sahib festival, to be held on the occasion of Vaishakhi on April 13, has been cancelled. Later in the month, Vaishali Mahotsav, which was planned for April 25, has also been cancelled
Published on Apr 07, 2021 10:25 AM IST
Fearing second wave, Bihar tourism dept cancels all mega events
Fearing the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic in the state, tourism department has cancelled all festivals it had planned for April and is considering revising events planned for May
Published on Apr 06, 2021 10:08 PM IST
Reena Sopam I Edited by Shilpa Ambardar, Patna
Institutions for physically challenged people in Bihar to get subsidised power
Many organisations working for the disabled cannot sustain themselves due to the higher commercial rates charged for electricity.
Published on Mar 31, 2021 09:17 AM IST
Nature Safari in Bihar’s Rajgir to be inaugurated before Holi
The Nature Safari at Rajgir in Bihar’s Nalanda district, the first of its kind in the country will be opened for the visitors on March 26 this year, a senior official said
Updated on Mar 22, 2021 04:18 PM IST
Nature Safari, Cabin car ropeway at Rajgir to be inaugurated on Mar 26
Nature Safari, first of its kind in the country, will be opened for the visitors on March 26 at Rajgir
Published on Mar 22, 2021 08:15 AM IST
Reena Sopam, Patna
Award instituted in Mahadevi Verma’s name on her 114th birth anniversary
Mahadevi Verma was a literary giant, who was awarded with the country's highest literary award, Jnanpith award in 1982
Published on Mar 14, 2021 03:44 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Bodh Gaya Tourism institute to get its own building at cost of ₹50 crores
Bodh Gaya was selected as the site for IITTM in the state, considering the need of trained tourism professionals there.
Published on Mar 11, 2021 09:37 AM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Bihar: Counselling centre for women victims of crime in police headquarters
Official said that several cases involving women could be solved by addressing some misunderstandings or basic behavioural issue.
Published on Mar 09, 2021 03:57 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Bihar aims to vaccinate 1 lakh women on International Women's Day
A senior official said workers associated with the Jeevika scheme have been tasked with the job of ensuring high footfall of women for vaccination on March 8.
Published on Mar 08, 2021 08:58 AM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Phanishwar Nath Renu’s birth centenary: Call to turn village into tourist spot
Nitish Kumar had got Renu Bhawan built in the village at a cost of ₹two crore but tourism infrastructure needs to be developed for customized tour packages, says Renu's son.
Published on Mar 04, 2021 11:57 AM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Bihar social welfare dept seeks differently-abled friendly highways, underpasses
For persons with special ability, especially wheelchair bound ‘Divyaangs’, using the underpass is difficult as well as dangerous. Even normal people do not find most of the underpasses smooth and convenient, said an official.
Published on Mar 01, 2021 12:08 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Bihar public parks to get facelift with musical fountains, open gyms, play area
Deputy chief minister Tarkishore Prasad directed the forest department to develop parks for relaxation and rejuvenation. The decision was later approved by the state Cabinet.
Published on Feb 23, 2021 02:30 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Patna minor with disability raped, govt promises compensation, rehabilitation
The minor girl was rescued by her neighbours after she was abused and attacked by an auto driver in Patna.
Published on Feb 22, 2021 09:26 AM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Patna’s more than 80% buildings are not earthquake resilient, warn experts
People tend to flout norms required for earthquake resilient constructions despite experiencing tremors, said an expert
Published on Feb 21, 2021 11:17 AM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
PMCH alumni association appeals to Nitish Kumar to preserve old buildings
Some of the structures in the PMCH are almost 100 years old and are close to heritage status.
Published on Feb 13, 2021 03:47 PM IST
Bihar’s organic corridor produce reaps rich harvest in Patna’s roadside markets
Such organic food selling points can also seen at Rajvanshi Nagar and Patliputra Colony vegetable markets in the city and many more neighbourhood markets are likely to be added to the list in the coming days.
Published on Feb 06, 2021 02:26 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Plan to promote Bihar as medical tourism destination
The state has highly qualified doctors and the treatment cost is quite low in comparison to foreign countries or the metros.
Published on Feb 04, 2021 08:58 AM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Excavation at ancient Buddhist university site in Bihar’s Telhara set to resume
A team of archaeologists has visited Telhara to review the status of the site and to chalk out the excavation plan. The digging was likely to begin in the next few days
Published on Feb 03, 2021 10:18 AM IST
Bihar govt puts classified files related to Subash Chandra Bose on internet
The directorate of state archives in Bihar, decided to upload the prized collection of documents and files related to Bose on the internet and dedicate him the page on his 125th birth anniversary.
Published on Jan 23, 2021 02:06 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
Bihar: Hanged in 1857, Waris Ali of Tirhut finally added to Dictionary of Martyrs
Waris Ali was a jamaadar at Baruraj police station and was arrested in June 1857 on charges of writing seditious letters to support the rebels who had attempted to break into Muzaffarpur’s Central Jail
Published on Jan 21, 2021 01:14 PM IST
Without chairperson and members, Bihar women’s commission is failing victims
The current situation only complicates the existing challenges for the commission that is already grappling with cases pending for the last several months
Published on Jan 20, 2021 01:35 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna
1st bird festival at Nagi- Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar to start from Jan 15
Nagi-Nakti bird sanctuary has been selected for this event because of its uniqueness. Apart from the dense deciduous forests, moram land and variety of birds and animals, there’s unique rock formation in the area.
Updated on Jan 14, 2021 02:10 PM IST
Reena Sopam | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Patna